Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 76 Jealousy_1

"Silly girl, if my mommy is nice to you, can’t your big brother be nice to you too?" Shangguan Qing’s handsome face hardened, and he sounded somewhat annoyed. This silly girl.

"Hmph, Big Brother Qing always scolds me; you’re not nice to me at all." Shangguan You buried her head in Liu Ruoling’s embrace, whispering softly. He calls me a silly girl; how is that being nice to me?

"Alright, alright, Youyou just got home, so don’t be upset with her. In a bit, let Big Brother Qing take you out for a stroll. You can buy whatever you want and also meet up with your old classmates and friends. You’ve been away for half a year; you can’t let yourselves drift apart. You’ll all still be seeing a lot of each other, bumping into one another frequently, understand?"

"Yes, Ruoling is right. Qingqing, today it’s your responsibility to take your sister shopping, understand?" Shangguan Zhi ordered.

"Understood, Grandpa, Mommy."

"Big Brother Qing, Sister, Rourou wants to go too!" Shangguan Rou’s eyes lit up. How could she miss such a good opportunity?

"Little Rou can go along. You’re about the same age as Little You, and it’s time you made some friends too. Besides, Youyou has been away from Beijing for half a year; if you go with her, she’ll have some company and support," the elderly Mrs. Shangguan said, her eyes narrowing to slits as her gaze on Shangguan Rou brightened.

"Youyou, let Rourou go with you. Beijing has changed a lot in the half-year you’ve been away. If there’s anything you don’t understand or are unsure about, you two sisters can look out for each other," Li Wanying said, emerging with a smile. She sat down next to Shangguan You and warmly took her hand.

Shangguan You allowed Li Wanying to hold her hand and nodded gently.

The bustling streets were teeming with people. Throngs hurried everywhere, and as the New Year approached, the streets grew even more crowded with shoppers buying holiday goods.

From inside the car, Shangguan You watched the throngs of people outside. Pedestrians seemed to stir up a gust of wind as they walked, and her lips curved into a gentle smile. At least I’m still alive, she thought. Beijing has changed a lot in the past year, with more high-rises, real estate developments, and commercial centers. But at the very least, I’m still alive, living in this world.

As long as I’m alive, I can do the things I’ve always wanted to do but haven’t finished yet.

"Girl, what do you want to buy?" Shangguan Qing’s warm voice was like a ray of sunshine piercing through to Shangguan You’s heart. She gently averted her gaze from the window, looking at Shangguan Qing’s handsome profile beside her. A warm current slowly flowed through her heart.

"Let’s just look around," Shangguan You said with a faint smile.

"Sister, let’s go to the Lin Family Commercial City! You barely have any clothes. Let’s buy some new outfits for the New Year," Shangguan Rou exclaimed from the back seat, her eyes shining even brighter. Heh, the Lin Family Commercial City, Beijing’s nexus of wealth and power. You can find anything there, things you couldn’t even imagine!

"Yes, you should indeed buy a few new outfits. There’s a private party tonight. Dress up nicely, girl, and come with me; you know many of the people who will be there," Shangguan Qing nodded, his gentle gaze sweeping lightly over Shangguan You.

"Big Brother Qing, can Rourou go too? Please? Sister, can Rourou come too? Please?" Shangguan Rou’s pleading voice rang out. She even leaned forward from the back seat, tugging at Shangguan Qing’s clothes. She was laying on the charm, knowing this was a rare opportunity she couldn’t miss.

"You’re still too young for that kind of banquet. I’ll take you in a year or two," Shangguan Qing gently refused. With a soft CREAK, the car came to a steady stop in the underground parking garage.

"Big Brother Qing, Rourou is barely a year younger than Sister! If she can go, why can’t I? Sister, I’ll be good, please take me with you, okay?" Shangguan Rou’s eyes began to redden as she pleaded pitifully with Shangguan You.

"Big Brother Qing, you’re biased! You only care about Sister, not Rourou!"

Shangguan Qing frowned. He glanced briefly at Shangguan Rou, then at Shangguan You’s calm face, and nodded. "Alright, let’s go buy clothes." He got out of the car calmly, though he felt a knot of frustration in his chest. This is why our family dislikes Shangguan Rou. They’re supposed to be sisters, but she always has to compete for everything, always trying to snatch things from Youyou. Youyou is so naive and a bit clumsy; she’s easily taken advantage of by them. Sigh... Shangguan Qing sighed inwardly.

"Girl, pick out whatever you like; Big Brother will buy it for you. You’re still as clueless as ever, haven’t learned a thing. What will you do when Big Brother isn’t around to look after you? Sigh." Shangguan Qing’s large hand held Shangguan You’s. He spoke softly in her ear, his warm breath brushing against it.

Shangguan You’s ears turned red, and she tried to pull her hand away from Shangguan Qing’s. She struggled a bit but couldn’t break free; instead, his grip tightened. She glanced at Shangguan Rou, who was following them excitedly. The original Shangguan You and Shangguan Qing were very close. It was probably common for a big brother to hold his younger sister’s hand like this.

"Big Brother Qing, where are you going?" Shangguan You looked up at Shangguan Qing, who was still holding her hand.

"Sister, you’re so clueless! Of course Big Brother Qing is going to military academy. Once he’s there, he won’t have any freedom. Except for New Year’s, he’ll have to stay at the academy. Besides, the military academy Big Brother Qing is attending is very special. It trains the nation’s future high-ranking officers. Our Shangguan Family will have another general soon! Big Brother Qing is so impressive." Shangguan Rou’s voice was tinged with mockery, her eyes flashing with sarcasm. Everyone knows this. How can she be so foolishly unaware? It’s embarrassing just to think about her asking.

"If Big Brother Qing becomes a general, he’ll be able to take even better care of Youyou and help our Shangguan Family flourish. Youyou supports Big Brother Qing," Shangguan You said, ignoring Shangguan Rou’s remark and giving Shangguan Qing a bright smile. The Shangguan Family, truly a legacy of military and political power.

"You really are a silly girl," Shangguan Qing smiled faintly, his large hand gently ruffling Shangguan You’s hair.

"You’re the silly one! Don’t mess up my hair, Big Brother Qing! Stop it!" Shangguan You felt the large, gentle hand on her head, messing up the hair she had so carefully arranged. Honestly, why does Big Brother Qing, who’s older than me, love to ruffle my hair so much?